Provide Solar Light for an Entire Cambodian Community with BBFF

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Imagine living without light after dusk

In Cambodia, less than 50%of the population have access to electricity, and many who do have access cannot afford to use it. Even close to the major cities, satellite communities do not have the infrastructure in place to access electricity. The community of Sra Srong, consisting of 5 villages just out of Siem Reap and within a few kilometres of the Angkor Wat Temple, is one such community.

What is happening now?

Once the sun goes down, most families in the community have no access to lights. Some homes use dangerous and expensive kerosene lanterns, or car battery systems for basic power. The ongoing costs of these are prohibitive however, and the safety risk for children with open flames offering poor illumination is high.

Having no light after dark is incredibly restrictive on a number of levels, resulting in economic, educational and social limitations. Women in the community who make income from basket weaving are unable to work after dark. Schoolchildren, who often also have work commitments to support the family during the daylight, are unable to study after dark. Families are not able to look after elderly relatives or young babies easily during the night hours. Community activities are not able to continue once night falls.

These factors all contribute to the cycle of poverty that binds this community. Bringing renewable light into the community would open up opportunities for members of the community to work towards a more prosperous and fulfilling life.

Here's what we're doing about it

Building Brighter Futures Foundation is working with the Sra Srong community to improve opportunities. We already have a Basket Weaving Cooperative project in place to help the women of the village to improve their weaving skills, negotiate as a collective for better pricing and find new and larger markets.

With this campaign, we will light the community! Through association with Nokero, who produce solar powered light globes, we will provide lighting to families who have none currently. Raising funds for 150 light globes will allow each household to have one light source. While it sounds small, this will produce an incredible change across the community, and open up new possibilities for every family.

How do we know that this will help?

Recently, BBFF completed a pilot project, providing solar light globes to 26 homes in two villages within the Sra Srong community. The feedback from this initiative has been overwhelming, with families reporting that they have seen improvements in all areas - economic, educational and social. BBFF are excited at the potential for change within the community when light is provided across all villages.

You can join us

By joining BBFF to raise $3750, you will help 150 families across the Sra Srong community to experience the life changing benefits of renewable light. For the next 5 years, you will have the knowledge that families are able to work, study and interact after dark - leading to improved opportunities for a brighter future.

And you won't go empty-handed

We have some fantastic perks that you will receive in recognition of your support including exclusive BBFF pins, personalised recognition, beautiful photographs and even the chance to visit the Sra Srong community.

Team Members

$1,100

Join BBFF as we bring light into the lives of impoverished families in Cambodia. These solar globes will bring more than light for the next five years - they bring opportunity, safety and hope.

Building Brighter Futures Foundation
Adelaide, SA, Australia

Donations Closed

Perks

$25Shoutout on Facebook

You will receive a personalised message of thanks on BBFF's Facebook page

Est. Delivery Date: When your donation is received by BBFF
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$75Facebook shoutout and exclusive BBFF pin

You will receive a personalised thank you message on BBFF's Facebook page and an exclusive pin featuring BBFF's logo.

Est. Delivery Date: Your shoutout and pin will both be posted in the week that your donation is received by BBFF.
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$150Personalised video of thanks

You will receive a Facebook shoutout and exclusive BBFF pin, as well as a personalised video of thanks featuring BBFF's InCountry Coordinator and members of the Sra Srong community. Available via email/file share.

Est. Delivery Date: Within one month of the end of the campaign.
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$250Recognition on BBFF website plus

You will receive an exclusive BBFF pin, a personalised video of thanks and will be listed on the 'Sponsors and Supporters' page of the BBFF website.

Est. Delivery Date: Within one month of the end of the campaign
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$75025x25 cm framed photograph plus

You will receive an exclusive BBFF pin, a personalised video of thanks, recognition on the BBFF website and Facebook page, and a beautiful framed 25x25 cm photograph of community members holding their solar light globes. Only available for donors within Australia.

Est. Delivery Date: Within one month of the end of the campaign
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$1,500Visit the Community

You will receive a guided visit to the community to meet the families who you have helped. BBFF will provide (for one individual or couple) accommodation and meals for 3 days in Siem Reap, transport to the community and tour with our InCountry Coordinator, one day tour of the Angkor Temples with English speaking guide. (Note - You would be responsible for your travel to Siem Reap, insurances and visa costs).

Est. Delivery Date: Initial contact made when your donation is received by BBFF. Actual date of travel to be negotiated.
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$2,500All Perks At Once!!!

You will receive an exclusive BBFF pin, recognition via BBFF's Facebook page and on the BBFF website, a personalised video of thanks featuring BBFF's InCountry Coordinator and members of the community, a 25x25 cm framed photograph of community members holding their solar globes and the opportunity to visit the community and meet the families who you have helped. BBFF will provide (for one individual or couple) accommodation and meals for 3 days in Siem Reap, transport to the community and tour with our InCountry Coordinator, one day tour of the Angkor Temples with English speaking guide. (Note - You would be responsible for your travel to Siem Reap, insurances and visa costs).

Est. Delivery Date: Contact will be made by BBFF on receipt of your donation.
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